Apparel Wholesale Leader — Growth & Strategy

Life is Good; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Good Vibes Time

Volunteer days

401(k) match

Job summary

Life is Good seeks a strategic wholesale leader with full P&L ownership to guide the growth of its wholesale business. You will shape brand presence in stores, build enduring retailer partnerships, and guide a diverse team across Sales, Operations, Merchandising, Shops, and Customer Care in a fast-changing apparel market.

The role requires deep apparel industry experience, a proven track record of scaling both top and bottom lines, and willingness to travel to support the business, with a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of P&L responsibility for an enterprise Wholesale business.
• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience, must include apparel.
• Documented success growing top- and bottom-line results with a large team.
• Knowledge gained through achieving at least a bachelor’s degree level of educational experience.
• You are willing and able to travel regularly to support the business.
• You live near, or are willing to relocate to Boston, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team encompassing Sales, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Shops, and Customer Care for Life is Good and Keep it Simple.
• Sales: Lead a team of 19 Independent and In-House sales representatives. Travel to meet key customers and attend relevant trade shows. Build sales plans and implement strategies that support strong customer retention and acquisition.
• Sales Operations: Lead the team that manages wholesale-specific applications (e.g. the B2B websites), produces sales reports, analyzes account sell-in / sell-through, forecasts inventory needs, and collaborates with our production & fulfillment team to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Merchandising: Lead the group that collaborates with the Product team to determine the seasonal, monthly, and at-once product offerings.
• Shops: Oversee the management of the 51 independently owned and operated Life is Good Shops (along with 1 company-owned location). Ensure that their assortment, marketing, and in-store experience needs are met. Travel to visit stores. Recruit new owners and encourage existing owners to open new locations.
• Customer Care: Lead the team entrusted with providing outstanding service to our wholesale customers.
• Analyze the business by effectively using Life is Good technology and tools, including AI.

Skills

P&L management

Wholesale leadership

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Life is Good seeks a strategic wholesale leader with full P&L ownership to guide the growth of its wholesale business. You will shape brand presence in stores, build enduring retailer partnerships, and guide a diverse team across Sales, Operations, Merchandising, Shops, and Customer Care in a fast-changing apparel market.

The role requires deep apparel industry experience, a proven track record of scaling both top and bottom lines, and willingness to travel to support the business, with a